South was my high school--I graduated in 1994.
We lost several students in my time there so I know how bad this is and is going to be. Pray for the family, friends and the community....this isn't something that will just pass.

South was my high school--I graduated in 1994.
We lost several students in my time there so I know how bad this is and is going to be. Pray for the family, friends and the community....this isn't something that will just pass.

Im not one to really comment on this kind of stuff, but i just saw that video where you see him collapse and it really hit me. this isnt what friday football is about. This is my first year out of high school and you really start to realize how important friday nights are to you, and to have something like this happen is just surreal to me. RIP Jake

didn't the TSSAA make a rule where if the heat index is at 100 you can't play and have to wait until it goes under 100? i don't know if heat had anything to do with this but I was just curious. thoughts and prayers go out to this young man's school, friends and family

This is tragic news. I really hate stories like this. It is just so sad.

It made me think of my kids, former teammates and coaches and I have shed a tear or two this morning for the young man.

Anyone who has played this game understands the bonds you develop. It hurts me even now when I lose former teammates or coaches years after I left the playing field.

As a former DB grad. I been in a few battles with South on the football field. I know how much sprit, heart, and fight the Rebels have. I know they will get through this. I just hope they know they are not alone. We are all grieving with them this morning.

didn't the TSSAA make a rule where if the heat index is at 100 you can't play and have to wait until it goes under 100? i don't know if heat had anything to do with this but I was just curious. thoughts and prayers go out to this young man's school, friends and family

Each school is equiped with sychrometers (sp?) To monitor heat index. That shouldn't have been a factor unless someone was asleep on the job.